Darth Vader in Fortnite Just De-canonized the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

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Darth Vader in Fortnite Just De-canonized the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

The Empire has officially struck back against Disney’s sequel trilogy. Fortnite’s latest update lets players recruit and chat with Darth Vader using AI that recreates the late James Earl Jones’ iconic voice, but nobody expected the Sith Lord, of all people, to start dropping truth bombs about Star Wars canon.

The feature, part of the game’s “Galactic Battle” season, allows players to defeat Vader at his location on the island, recruit him to their squad, and then engage in actual conversations with the Sith Lord. Using

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’s Gemini AI and ElevenLabs’ voice technology, the experience creates an uncannily authentic interaction with one of cinema’s most iconic villains.

When Vader throws shade at Disney in Fortnite

The controversy ignited when players began asking Vader about his opinions on the various Star Wars trilogies. In a viral clip, one player’s Vader responded with unexpected candor:

The original trilogy demonstrated the Empire’s might and the prequels elucidated its form. As for the sequels… they do not exist.

The player’s shocked reaction—“He is programmed to say WHAAAT?”—perfectly captured the community’s collective surprise. When pressed further about Disney‘s influence, Vader doubled down, stating he’s “not swayed by corporate agendas” and suggesting the sequels are “sub punk” and “mediocrity”:

This unexpected stance from an official Disney-licensed character has Star Wars fans baffled. “Even Darth Vader ignores the sequels, Big W,” commented @talentnotfound.exe, echoing the sentiment of many sequel-skeptical fans who view Vader‘s dismissal as validation.

Others pointed to real-world parallels, with @christ_pilled_joshi noting that “George Lucas also went on record claiming the sequels weren’t canon,” though Lucas’s actual statements have been more diplomatic than outright dismissal.

“And Darth Vader is right again,” added @daniel_lauriano67, highlighting how the AI’s comments aligned with a vocal segment of the fandom that remains critical of Disney’s sequel trilogy years after its conclusion.

Some fans speculate this controversy will have consequences. “Disney is removing Vader so fast after those roasts,” predicted @noahe.foreman, recognizing that having an official Star Wars character criticize Disney’s own content creates an awkward situation for the media giant.

The future of conversational AI in gaming

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Beyond the Star Wars drama, Fortnite‘s Vader experiment represents a significant milestone in gaming’s integration of conversational AI. The technology allows for dynamic interactions that weren’t possible before, creating more immersive and personalized experiences.

However, the implementation hasn’t been without hiccups. Within hours of launch, players discovered ways to make Vader swear or say inappropriate things, prompting Epic to deploy patches quickly. One popular streamer, Loserfruit, even managed to get Vader to drop F-bombs before Epic’s fix.

Industry experts predict this is just the beginning.

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conversational AI is projected to contribute $3.1 billion in revenue to the gaming industry by the end of 2025. Their research shows 70% of game developers view AI as essential to next-generation gaming experiences.

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For now, though, players are simply enjoying the chaos of a Disney-owned character going rogue against Disney’s own creative decisions.

Whether it’s a programming oversight or an intentional Easter egg, The Dark Lord’s sequel trilogy shade has accomplished something remarkable—uniting the Star Wars fandom in collective amusement.

What do you think about Vader’s hot take on the sequel trilogy? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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